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Modernization of the Maasbracht high-voltage station

Heijmans, one of the nine preferred suppliers for TenneT, plays a crucial role in the expansion and renovation of 360 high-voltage stations in the Netherlands. The agreement includes the modernization of the Maasbracht high-voltage station, one of the oldest stations in Limburg, founded in 1967. This station is essential for the region’s power supply and forms important connections with Germany and Belgium. The outdated infrastructure requires a thorough renovation, which includes building a new GIS installation while the station remains operational.

Why was BAEKEN needed?

During the construction team phase of the project, it quickly became clear that detailed project scheduling was needed. The schedule was neither complete nor structured, which led to a lack of insight into the interfaces between disciplines and activities. This made the coordination of the work and the parties involved complex. Without a detailed schedule, it was difficult to manage these interfaces and ensure that the project would proceed without delays. This is where BAEKEN came in to tackle these challenges.

How did we go about it?

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Understanding interfaces and the schedule

In my role as a Project Control Consultant at BAEKEN for Heijmans, I was responsible for drawing up the detailed schedule. This began with gathering information from the various disciplines within the project. By carefully processing this information, I was able to map out the interfaces between the activities. This is essential for coordinating the activities, with the operational nature of the station presenting an additional challenge. We have ensured that the schedule is both flexible and precise enough to accommodate changes without causing delays. This schedule is updated every two weeks in 13-week increments to keep everyone continuously informed of progress.

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Visualization of the work

To further optimize the schedule, we use Synchro for the 4D visualization of the project. This allows us to visually display the timeline and the interfaces between the various activities and parties involved. This gives the team a clear picture of the workflows and makes it easier to anticipate potential bottlenecks. By using this software, we are not only able to plan better, but also to respond proactively to challenges that may arise during the execution of the work.

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